Watch Video: Satna Bharat Bandh Protest Rally Takes a Detour: Marchers Line Up at Liquor Store Instead!
A nationwide call for a "Bharat Bandh" was observed yesterday, with various organizations across the country participating in rallies to enforce the shutdown. In Madhya Pradesh, several groups took to the streets to close down markets as part of the protest. Among them, the Bhim Army organized a rally in Satna.
However, the rally in Satna took an unexpected turn when it passed by a liquor store. Instead of continuing their protest, many participants lined up to buy alcohol, creating a scene that quickly went viral on social media. The video of the incident has sparked widespread amusement and criticism online, with many commenting on the irony of the situation, humorously remarking that while the "Bharat Bandh" divides, the "madhushala" (liquor shop) unites.
#BharatBand , But Not the Liquor Store: Rally in #Satna to Close Markets, People Line Up at Liquor Shop Instead!#ViralVideos #TrendingNow pic.twitter.com/SUvVU8oq6d
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The Bharat Bandh was called by Dalit and Adivasi organizations in response to the Supreme Court's recent ruling that allows the implementation of the creamy layer in SC reservations. The video from Satna, however, has overshadowed much of the serious discourse surrounding the protest, drawing attention to the lighter side of the day's events.
